I don't think you're wrong, but that's because there are no alternative technolo...

miltonlost · 2025-01-18T20:31:49 1737232309

> The only alternative is leaving much more of the archive inaccessible for a much longer period, possibly forever.

No, the alternative is volunteers transcribing. Like this project.

Not every problem needs a computer.

pixl97 · 2025-01-19T02:53:14 1737255194

In a world that keeps people working, entertained, or sleeping, the total number of volunteers out there is likely pretty small and easily burned out.

Dylan16807 · 2025-01-18T22:22:47 1737238967

Volunteers transcribing leaves much more of the archive inaccessible for a much longer period.